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Offered a cheap s40- worth it? Any pit falls of 1.8?

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Old Sep 19th, 2021, 17:23   #11
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As others have said the VVT pulley can be an expensive repair. Rust around the rear arches and at the rear of the sills can be problematic. Sill rust is an MOT failure due to the proximity of suspension mountings and rear brake pipes are not an easy fix, if done properly. Given that S40's are not as desirable as the V version and most likely Fred and Doris specified poverty spec when new, I would walk on if you are looking to make any profit out of the refurb. Could be a nice little project as a keeper.
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I am starting to have my reservations about getting anything back for my time here haha. I dont really want alot of work or cost. The d24 has eye watering potential already. And i hate to say it but the yaris wants for nothing as is ready to go.

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If it's a car local to you what have you to lose by looking it over?
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Do you have any photos of it? Depending on spec, prices can vary
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We buy any car offered more so we shall see if i get offered it again once they knock 100 quid off at the door

They always try it on . The cars about 35 minutes drive away so i have not been down yet but after a set of pictures its straight. Not battered and cared for. Corrosion is present on passenger rear arch though all the way round. Inner edge at the bottom of the arch looked intact though so it could be merely surface rust.

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